1931 Map of Carlinville

About this map

Carlinville serves as the focal point for this early 20th-century landscape, where a dense network of rail lines including the Chicago and Alton and the Illinois Traction (Electric) converge. The map reveals an agrarian society organized around local schoolhouses and country churches, with labels such as Antioch Church, Charity Church, and the Dressler Mill School marking the intersections of rural life. To the north and west, the terrain is defined by the winding paths of Otter Creek and Hurricane Creek, which carve through the townships of North Palmyra and North Otter. Distinctive local landmarks like Coops Mound rise above the surrounding prairies, while smaller settlements like Modesto, Greenridge, and Nilwood illustrate the era's reliance on railway access for trade and travel across Macoupin County.